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Archived – Magnetic Blocks
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001691
Affected products
Magnetic Blocks
Product description
The children's toy is a set of multicoloured foam blocks that have magnetic strips on their sides. The recalled toy was advertised and sold as "Magnetic Blocks" (product No. 9259) and it was packaged and labelled as "Magic Shapes" (item No. 7187/9259).
This toy was advertised for "Ages 4 and up" and the package was labelled as "Not for children under 3 years".
Hazard identified
The flexible magnetic strips that are glued to the foam blocks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Health Canada has received one complaint of the strips detaching, but is not aware of any incidents or injuries related to the use of the toy.
Number sold
The exact number of the Magnetic Block sets that were sold in Canada is not known at this time.
Time period sold
The recalled toys were sold from February 2006 to May 2008.
Companies
- Importer
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Regal Gifts Corporation
Barrie
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers are instructed to immediately take the recalled toys away from children.
Consumers may contact Regal Gifts to arrange for the return of the product for a full refund.
For further information, consumers may contact Regal Gifts' Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-565-3130.